unattached

adjective

un·​at·​tached ˌən-ə-ˈtacht 

1

a

: not assigned or committed (as to a particular task, organization, or person)

especially : not married or engaged

b

: not seized as security for a legal judgment

2

: not joined or united

unattached buildings

Synonyms

• single
• unmarried
• unwed

Examples of unattached in a Sentence

My brother is currently unattached.

everyone was surprised when the unattached woman finally fell in love

Recent Examples on the Web

What makes Jenn’s story so frustrating in the pantheon of great Bachelorettes who have ended up unattached at the end of their season or shortly thereafter is that Jenn wasn’t given a moment of pure joy in this finale. —Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024

The only other alternative would be to add a free agent, with names like Sergio Ramos and Joel Matip on the list of currently unattached players that Juve could sign to a contract immediately. —Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

Sometimes the tube becomes unattached, and I’m engulfed by a tsunami of piss. —Tracey Emin, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024

An unattached structure abutting the back of the home had been converted into two studio apartments. —John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

unattached

adjective

un·​at·​tached ˌən-ə-ˈtacht 

1

: not attached

2

: not married or engaged